Biography
In the 1940, Francis headed for Hollywood to start an acting career. His plans were initially interrupted by the Second World War, during which he served in the medical detachment of the 49th Field Artillery Battalion, 7th Infantry Division. He played minor parts in several films from the late 1940s to early 1970s.
In 1959, Francis formed a partnership with Anthony Cardoza, a welder by trade, and together they created three films: The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961), The Skydivers (1963) and Red Zone Cuba (1966). Francis wrote and directed the films, while Cardoza handled production duties.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
Character: Rotund Drunk
MOVIE • 1970
The Dirtiest Game
Character: R.J.
MOVIE • 1970
Body Fever
Character: Coley
MOVIE • 1969
The Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters
Character: "Big Ed" Narzak / Mr. Miller
MOVIE • 1968
Mondo Hollywood
Character:
MOVIE • 1967
Last of the American Hoboes
Character: Hobo (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1967
Red Zone Cuba
Character: Griffin / Narrator
MOVIE • 1966
Motorpsycho!
Character: Harry Bonner
MOVIE • 1965
The Thrill Killers
Character: Narrator (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1964
The Skydivers
Character: Spectator / Gunman in Plane (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1963
The Beast of Yucca Flats
Character: Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer
MOVIE • 1961
Cimarron
Character: Mr. Geer (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1960
The Jailbreakers
Character:
MOVIE • 1960
T-Bird Gang
Character: Capt. Prell
MOVIE • 1959
Stakeout on Dope Street
Character: Detective
MOVIE • 1958
Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
Character: Powers
TV • 1955
This Island Earth
Character: Express Deliveryman
MOVIE • 1955
Dragnet
Character:
TV • 1951
Crew
Crew Credits
Red Zone Cuba
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1966
Red Zone Cuba
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1966
The Skydivers
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1963
The Skydivers
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1963
The Beast of Yucca Flats
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1961
The Beast of Yucca Flats
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1961
The Beast of Yucca Flats
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 1961
The Beast of Yucca Flats
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1961